The Leader Key is a popular concept in coding, and it essentially works like a hotkey.

Now, TheLeader Key Mac appbrings the same concept to your entire Mac.

You press a predefined shortcut, and then a single key afterward to quickly execute a mapped action.

Add action in Leader Key.

It’s similar to the defaultkeyboard shortcutsyou’re probably already used to, but much more customizable and versatile.

But Leader Key is fast.

In the span of two key presses, your app is open, boom.

Newly created action in Leader Key.

And it’s not just limited to apps.

It essentially makes everything on your Mac just a few keystrokes away.

The app is free and open source.

Select Deep Link from Raycast.

Next, start by creating some actions.

This is where Groups can help.

First, click onAdd Groupand assign that group a key.

Assigning a URL action for a Deep Link Leader Key.

For example, I’ll create a group for Browsers and assign it “B”.

In your new group, clickAdd Action.

Then, assign that action a key.

For example, I’ll use “F” to open Firefox.

Next, chooseApplicationfrom the drop-down menu.

Then click theChoosebutton, and from Finder, grab the app you want to map and clickOpen.

Once you are done customizing, click theSave to Filebutton to save all your customizations.

This works for many apps, butRaycast makes the process really easyusing itsDeep Links feature.

For example, I’m going to create a shortcut to access theCobalt for Raycast extensionfor downloading media online.

Open Raycast and search for the action or extension you want to assign a shortcut to.

PressCommand+Kto view all actions, and then use theShift+Command+Ckeyboard shortcut to copy the Deep Link.

Then, go to Leader Key Preferences, create a new action, and chooseURL actionfrom the dropdown.

Paste in the Deep Link URL.